Orthodontic practices near Llanwrda
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Llanwrda; 2 practices within 20. The closest is Cwmdulais Dental Centre in Crynant, 17.4 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cwmdulais Dental CentreCrynant | 17.4 miles south | – | – | – | 3.8 (9 reviews) |
| Dental Lounge GlynneathGlyn-neath | 18.6 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (339 reviews) |
| Capel Dental CareCarmarthen | 20.3 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (106 reviews) |
| Quayside OrthodonticsCarmarthen | 20.3 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (35 reviews) |
| Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsHirwaun | 22.2 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (1,268 reviews) |
| Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care)Llanelli | 22.7 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.1 (24 reviews) |
| Ravenhill Dental CareSwansea | 22.9 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (236 reviews) |
| Nott SarahLlanelli | 23.3 miles south-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Llanwrda with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Crynant, 17.4 miles south; the next are Glyn-neath (18.6 miles south-east) and Carmarthen (20.3 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Crynant | 1 | 17.4 miles south |
| Glyn-neath | 1 | 18.6 miles south-east |
| Carmarthen | 2 | 20.3 miles west |
| Hirwaun | 1 | 22.2 miles south-east |
| Llanelli | 6 | 22.7 miles south-west |
| Swansea | 10 | 22.9 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Llanwrda at a Glance
| Nation | Wales |
|---|---|
| Council area | Carmarthenshire |
| NHS dental services | Hywel Dda University Health Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults capped at £384 per course |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the Wales average |
| Population | 287 |
| Residents under 16 | 14.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,419 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.7% aged 16 to 24 and 21.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 11 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Carmarthenshire | 269th closest to an orthodontic practice of 292 places in the county (the county median is 8.8 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.6% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Carmarthenshire |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Cwmdulais Dental Centre, Crynant — 17 miles Dental Lounge Glynneath, Glyn-neath — 19 miles Capel Dental Care, Carmarthen — 20 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 40 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 2 within 20 miles |
Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE school statistics and Get Information About Schools, OHID Fingertips, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Getting orthodontic treatment from Llanwrda
No practice on our register is within 15 miles of Llanwrda; the nearest is Cwmdulais Dental Centre in Crynant, 17.4 miles away. With a journey that long, an online photo assessment first can tell you whether treatment is likely to suit you before you travel, and aligner treatment needs fewer visits than fixed braces. 2 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns (22.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Mohammad Moinuddin (23.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Llanwrda list clear aligners, the nearest 18.6 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Llanwrda are commissioned by Hywel Dda University Health Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Dental Lounge Glynneath in Glyn-neath, 18.6 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Llanwrda to Cwmdulais Dental Centre is roughly 40 minutes each way. A course of fixed braces typically means 10 to 20 visits (a consultation, the fitting, 7 to 17 adjustments and the removal), which from here comes to about 450 to 900 miles and 13 to 27 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £200 to £405 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 270 to 450 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Llanwrda
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Orthodontist in Llanwrda: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Llanwrda understand their options before committing to an appointment. It connects local orthodontic research in Llanwrda with the wider Carmarthenshire area. Llanwrda — a small village with a population of around 287 — is covered on this page specifically.
Nearby location pages
Nearby location pages including Cwmdwr, Llangadog, Llansadwrn, Rhyd-y-saint, Waunclunda, and Porth-y-rhyd can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
Where Llanwrda sits locally
With a population of roughly 287, Llanwrda is a small village within Carmarthenshire. Heading north-west for around 1 km brings you to Cwmdwr, the closest linked location.
Practice data for Llanwrda
There is no orthodontist on our records in Llanwrda itself. The nearest recorded are Cwmdulais Dental Centre in Crynant, about 17 miles away; Dental Lounge Glynneath in Glyn-neath, about 19 miles away; and Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, about 20 miles away.
Llanwrda in context
ONS classifies Llanwrda as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Hywel Dda University Health Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Llanwrda. Census data puts 14.2% of Llanwrda's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,419 residents in the neighbourhood around Llanwrda, 6.6% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.5% average across Carmarthenshire. Llanwrda has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 17 miles away. Llanwrda's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with Wales as a whole.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Llanwrda
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Llanwrda helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Treatment in Llanwrda runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Llanwrda
The orthodontic landscape in Llanwrda offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Llanwrda
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Llanwrda. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Llanwrda
This section helps connect Llanwrda, Carmarthenshire to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Cwmdwr, Llangadog, Llansadwrn, Rhyd-y-saint, Waunclunda, and Porth-y-rhyd.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Llanwrda
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Llanwrda often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Llanwrda?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Llanwrda is Cwmdulais Dental Centre in Crynant, about 17.4 miles to the south. The next closest are Dental Lounge Glynneath (18.6 miles) and Capel Dental Care (20.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Llanwrda?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Llanwrda, 0 practices within 10 miles and 2 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Crynant, 17.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Llanwrda?
The nearest practice to Llanwrda that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Dental Lounge Glynneath in Glyn-neath, about 18.6 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Quayside Orthodontics (20.3 miles) and Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) (22.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Llanwrda, Carmarthenshire?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Llanwrda, Carmarthenshire?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.